Oli Wileman, Hugh Tyson, Greg Weddell and Rob Griffiths all made starts for Ambleside but failed to convert into big scores, with the Rydal Road club eight wickets down at the close.

Sam Mason and Alistair Gage were the not out batsmen as the Milnthorpe bowling attack was spearheaded by Wills and Bob Baldwin who took three wickets apiece.

At Ellergreen Park, Burneside and Silverdale also played out a draw with the home side setting 139-8 after winning the toss and electing to bat.

David Batty provided the main resistance with 43, while Paul Moffatt was the pick of the bowlers with 5-59 as Jon Mason chipped in with 3-50,

After losing four early wickets, the Silverdale ship was steadied with 41 by James Greenall and Graham Dodds’ 36 although both fell in quick succession.

David Mason and Eddie Letcher were the unbeaten batsmen as Silverdale finished on 118-8 to claim three points from the clash, as Buneside picked up nine.

In Division Two, Holme maintained their position at the league’s summit with victory over Westgate, who posted 153-8 before dismissing Westgate for 134.

There were also wins for Shireshead, Bare, Heysham, Burneside and Trimpell, with the standout performances coming from Heysham’s Luke Pearson who scored 127 not out and Bare’s John Moller who also hit a century.

Carnforth and Milnthorpe are tied at the summit of Division Three after victories against Ambleside and Galgate respectively.

Carnforth lead the way in the fourth tier as well after defeating Shireshead while Morecambe remain the team to beat in Division Five following a powerful performance against Cartmel.